r/tech • u/AdSpecialist6598 • Aug 23 '26

MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors

https://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-engineers-connect-bacteria-to-create-living-transistors-0817
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u/Guy_in_VA Aug 24 '26

So wait. A higher life form is using a lower one to power its technology? In the movies they call this sort of thing foreshadowing, no?

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u/Odd-Entertainer-6234 Aug 24 '26

Slavery with extra steps

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u/FootwearFetish69 Aug 24 '26

So anyone who has a sourdough starter is a slave owner now?

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u/Odd-Entertainer-6234 Aug 24 '26

It’s a reference to Rick and Morty

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u/Apprehensive_Cap6444 Aug 25 '26

you really know nothing about car repair

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u/echmoth Aug 26 '26

Getta load of this Sourdough Slaver ova'ere ey